Director of Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Director of Nursing (Full-Time) – Phoenix, AZ

Position Title: Director of Nursing (DON)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Employment Type: Full-Time

The Director of Nursing is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all clinical and nursing operations within the organization. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care, maintains regulatory compliance, leads nursing staff development, and drives operational excellence. The ideal candidate is an experienced, compassionate clinical leader with strong communication, organizational, and management skills.

• Provide strategic direction and oversight of all nursing services.

• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff to ensure high performance and professional growth.

• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work culture that promotes excellence in patient care.

• Develop staffing plans and ensure adequate coverage to meet clinical needs.

• Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality nursing care aligned with organizational standards and best practices.

• Oversee clinical assessments, care planning, documentation, and patient outcomes.

• Monitor and improve quality indicators, patient satisfaction, and care processes.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including Arizona Department of Health Services requirements.

• Prepare for and participate in surveys, audits, and inspections.

• Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Investigate incidents and lead corrective action planning.

• Serve as a primary clinical liaison with physicians, families, staff, and external partners.

• Communicate effectively with administrative leadership regarding clinical performance, challenges, and opportunities.

• Promote a patient- and family-centered approach to care.

• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arizona.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN); Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration preferred.

• Minimum 5+ years of nursing experience , with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or leadership role .

• Knowledge of Arizona state regulations and healthcare compliance standards.

• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills.

• Full-time, on-site position based in Phoenix, AZ.

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